Joie
Joie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Joy or happiness.
Origin and history
Joie is a feminine name derived directly from the French vocabulary word for joy. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as a modern word name. Its clear, uplifting meaning makes it an appealing alternative to names like Joy or Joey.
Popularity in the United States
2,968 babies in the United States have been named Joie since 1880. It ranks #3254 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1714.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.8 %)
- NY (15.2 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 382 |
| 1980-1990 | 251 |
| 1990-2000 | 311 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 517 |
| 2020-2029 | 387 |
Famous people named Joie
- Joie Chen: Journalist, News Anchor
- Joie Lee: Actress, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name is taken directly from the standard French word for joy, derived from Old French and Latin gaudia.
- Joie has gained appeal in the U.S. alongside the rising popularity of concise, optimistic word names.